Lincolnshire County Council has been given £5.6m as part of a thirteen-council consortium that’s secured a total £39.3m of funding to get more electric vehicle chargers.
The cash has come from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.
In 2022, LCC led a similar bid with Midlands Connect and four other councils to secure a total purse of nearly £1million of funding through the LEVI Fund Pilot – that money is expected to attract an additional £2.8m of private sector investment.
Maria Machancoses, pictured, CEO of Midlands Connect, said: “This is a vital next step in our efforts to improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the region ahead of the phase out of sales of new diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2030. This funding will improve the lives of those living in the Midlands, particularly for those who do not have access to off-street parking and may struggle to charge their vehicle otherwise.”
Cllr Richard Davies, Executive member for Highways at LCC added: “As the Highways authority, we are continually keen to make greener choices and we know that many Lincolnshire residents and businesses have already, or are planning to, make the switch to an electric vehicle well ahead of the ban coming in seven years’ time.
“This latest bid will further our work to install more charging points in various locations and is another part of our greener journey.
“The success of this bid for funding will have a very positive effect and hopefully encourage further growth in the sector.”
